Category: Car Accidents

Reporting Rules After a Car Accident

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Insurance on Wednesday, September 29, 2021.
Reporting Rules After a Car Accident

Reporting Rules After a Car Accident Informing the local police department or sheriff’s office of your car accident is a legal requirement in Texas. That applies to any crash where someone was injured or killed, or if a vehicle was damaged too much to be driven away sa...

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How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving on Wednesday, September 22, 2021.
How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities?

How Common Are Drunk Driving Fatalities? The Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) is currently running a campaign designed to show people the seriousness of drunk driving. The campaign, “Faces of Drunk Driving,” attacks a problem that is more common than many p...

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Why Is Less Driving Leading to More Deaths?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, drunk driving, Wrongful Death on Wednesday, September 15, 2021.
Why Is Less Driving Leading to More Deaths?

There is a normal relationship between how many miles people drive and how many car accidents there are. For example, lower gas prices have long been associated with a rise in highway fatalities, because cheap gas means more driving. One of the few bright spots associate...

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4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Car Accident Attorney

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Wednesday, March 24, 2021.

4 Questions to Ask Before Hiring a Car Accident Attorney When you need a personal injury attorney's help after an accident in Texas, you of course want to find someone who is experienced and trustworthy. But how do you really find out if a lawyer is a right fit for you and your ...

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Motor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Commercial Vehicle Accidents, Injuries, Truck Fatalities on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.
Motor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic

Motor Vehicle Death Rates Jump 20% During the Pandemic COVID-19 has started to surge again across the US. As more states reinstate stay-at-home measures, one might think the lockdowns would lead to fewer people driving and therefore fewer deadly truck and car accidents. However,...

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What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Insurance, Personal Injury on Wednesday, February 3, 2021.
What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas?

What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas? In the aftermath of an accident, many victims face incredibly high medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Having the proper insurance before an accident occurs is one of the keys to covering these expenses. Personal injury p...

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What Is PIP Coverage and Do I Need It in Texas?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Sunday, January 10, 2021.

In the aftermath of an accident, many victims face incredibly high medical bills, lost wages and other expenses. Having the proper insurance before an accident occurs is one of the keys to covering these expenses. Personal injury protection (PIP) is one type of insuranc...

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What Factors Affect My Auto Insurance Rates?

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Injuries, Personal Injury on Sunday, December 20, 2020.

Texas drivers are required to carry auto insurance. Additionally, every driver must have proof of coverage to show upon request by a law enforcement officer. The minimum amount of required coverage is often listed as 30/60/25 to protect you in the event of a car accident. Th...

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How To Avoid Becoming a Traffic Statistic This Holiday Season

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Thursday, December 10, 2020.

The holiday season has arrived, and if Thanksgiving showed us anything it’s that we can expect millions of Americans to continue traveling this year, despite the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The nation’s roads could again see numerous accidents and fatalities during t...

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Baby on Board? Follow These Safe Driving Tips.

On behalf of Ted B Lyon & Associates posted in Car Accidents, Personal Injury on Monday, November 30, 2020.
Baby on Board? Follow These Safe Driving Tips.

Shuttling the kids around town or taking them on road trips can be fun, but it can also be stressful, especially if you’re a new parent or anyone else without a lot of experience driving with children in the car. Fortunately, if you follow a few simple tips, you can make things...

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